Assange to join Cambridge debate via video

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange addresses the media and his supporters from the balcony of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on August 19.
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WikiLeaks founder
Julian Assange
is to take part in a Cambridge University debate via video-link from Ecuador's London embassy.

Mr Assange will speak on a topic yet to be revealed followed by a question-and-answer session at the Cambridge Union Society (CUS) on November 27.

The CUS posted news of the members-only event on Facebook on Tuesday.

Union president Austin Mahler told the Cambridge News: "The Union exists to provide a neutral forum for free speech where members can explore ideas and pose challenging questions to some of the world's most prominent figures.

"Hosting a speaker does not imply endorsement or disapproval on the part of the Society.

"We invite people to speak at the Union regardless of their ideology or background."

Mr Assange last visited the university in March last year.

He is seeking asylum in Ecuador's embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden where he faces allegations of rape and sexual assault.